Pennsylvania Purchasing Group

Bid Thresholds by Agency

Typically, when informal bids (commonly known as quotes because they have a smaller dollar value), are published, suppliers are allowed to respond with pricing online.

Agency Name General Range for
Informal Bids (Quotes) General Range For
Formal Bids and RFP's

Allegheny County - Department of Public Works $30,000 and below over $30,000

Allegheny County - Division of Purchasing and Supplies $30,000 and below over $30,000

Cambria County Purchasing $10,000 and below over $10,000

City of Allentown $20,000 and below over $20,000

Municipality of Monroeville $10,000 and below over $10,000

Municipality of Mt. Lebanon $22,000 and below over $22,000

Pittsburgh Public Schools $10,000 and below over $10,000

Township of Upper St. Clair $30,000 and below over $30,000

Agency Name	General Range for Informal Bids (Quotes)	General Range For Formal Bids and RFP's
Allegheny County - Department of Public Works	$30,000 and below	over $30,000
Allegheny County - Division of Purchasing and Supplies	$30,000 and below	over $30,000
Cambria County Purchasing	$10,000 and below	over $10,000
City of Allentown	$20,000 and below	over $20,000
Municipality of Monroeville	$10,000 and below	over $10,000
Municipality of Mt. Lebanon	$22,000 and below	over $22,000
Pittsburgh Public Schools	$10,000 and below	over $10,000
Township of Upper St. Clair	$30,000 and below	over $30,000